Tristan Grant joined NBI as an associate director with the codes and policy team. Tristan brings over a decade of experience in the renewable energy and high–performance design and construction industries. In this work, he oversaw teams providing design consultation, energy modeling, site inspections, and testing and verification for new construction and gut rehabilitation residential multifamily projects throughout the Northeast region. In addition to managing the technical oversight of project deliverables, he has worked with clients on the scoping and development of comprehensive and strategic approaches to decarbonization, sustainability, and resilience at the portfolio level. Tristan has an educational background in building science with a Master of Design Studies in sustainable design from the Boston Architectural College. This deep education is  complemented by practical field experience  with inspections, testing and verification, and building performance diagnostics as a HERS Rater and PHIUS Verifier.